After an inauspicious start, I think I fell slightly in love with Morocco. And I think I need to go back… I didn’t have time to do a desert tour and there are lots of other places I would like...
How much I spent in Morocco
I found Morocco to be very good value but I guess my baseline is European and therefore relatively high. Traveling with a friend meant that I got to split accommodation costs which saved me money but we didn’t hesitate...
Memories of Marrakech
The thing that will always stick in my mind from Marrakech is Djemaa el Fna. I’m loathe to call it a square as that is definitely not its geometric form but it was a bustling place with shops and...
When in Fez, visit Café Clock
After the annoyance of being ripped off when we arrived in Marrakech, we decided to take the safe option and asked our riad to meet us at the train station. A short car journey (to the right place) and...
Beautiful Majorelle blue in Marrakech
After the hustle and bustle of the medina in Marrakech, the Jardin Majorelle was a calm oasis of tranquility. The gardens were originally created by the artist Jacques Majorelle and later restored by the late, great Yves Saint Laurent....
Musings on Morocco
When a friend proposed that we took a trip to Morocco in search of some winter sunshine, I jumped at the chance to visit this hitherto (for me) unexplored continent. I knew Morocco would be a good place for...